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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Saint-Malo

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Saint-Malo, France

Updated November 26, 2019

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The boat cemetery.

Saint-Malo, France

Quelmer Boat Graveyard

Old vessels have been transformed into artistic canvases in this unusual cemetery.
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Rock Sculptures of Abbe Foure

Folklore and history carved into Brittany's coast.
The pathway connecting Saint-Malo to Grand Bé.

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Grand Bé

On this romantic tidal island reachable only at low tide the tomb of a famous French writer overlooks the sea.
Maison du Québec building

Saint-Malo, France

The Maison du Québec

In France, a medieval-style home pays homage to an intrepid explorer who discovered Québec.
Fort de la Conchée

Saint-Malo, France

Fort de la Conchée

A unique military outpost carved into a rocky outcrop in the English Channel.
Cézembre Island

Saint-Malo, France

Cézembre Island

A small island that was once a key Axis fortification during World War II.
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Temple de Mars

Journey through the ruins of this ancient Roman temple dedicated to the god of war.
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